Custodian 2 (Part-Time) - Oakland CA Temple

BYU Pathway; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and order at their Oakland location. This role involves cleaning various areas, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, ability to work independently, and experience with cleaning tasks. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and contributes to the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must certify in the use of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, restrooms, and public areas as instructed.
• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment.
• Perform emergency cleanups including floods and spills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Custodian 2 (Part-Time) - Oakland CA Temple

Oakland, CA, United States (On-site)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to "seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion."

This intermediate, individual contributor role eliminates distractions in a safe and efficient manner by keeping assigned areas in clean, sanitized, and orderly condition. May be assigned to help with grounds, special events, or other manual labor duties.

20 hours per week, Preferred schedule Monday 9:30AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:30AM – 1:30 PM, Wednesday – Friday 7:30AM – 11:30 AM. Other schedules may be considered. Hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the temple

Responsibilities

Duties may include:

• Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, etc. as instructed including fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, mirrors, air vents, furniture, equipment, window sills, walls, etc.
• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, large scrubbers and sweepers, power washers, and extraction equipment, etc.
• Operate balers, shredders, aerial lifts, and forklifts
• Window and building exterior cleaning.
• Clean carpets, rugs, upholstery and drapes
• Sanitize areas, furnishings, or fixtures as instructed
• Wet or damp mop floors
• Dust or polish furnishings, light fixtures, window sills, wood paneling, etc.
• Dispose of trash, waste, and other materials
• Perform emergency cleanups including floods, bodily fluids, spills, etc.
• Restock supplies
• Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment
• Remove leaves or snow
• On call responsibilities may be required
• May be assigned to executive VIP responsibilities
• Report safety or security issues and needed repairs
• Perform other duties and attend meetings as assigned

Complexity – Moderately complex-level work.

Autonomy – Perform work under general supervision. Perform self-directed work while handling moderately complex issues; refers more complicated issues to higher-level staff.

Leadership or Supervision of Others – Individual contributor, may provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others.

Environment – May require working in damp, dusty, and/or dirty areas. May require work with various cleaning solvents and chemicals.

Qualifications

Required

• Must certify in the use of any needed equipment including sweepers, buffers, lifts, carpet cleaning machinery, high rise power washers, etc.
• Ability to understand basic instructions, complete basic tasks, and handle basic issues and problems
• Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds as well as ability to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with commercial-grade cleaners and chemicals.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.
• Ability to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety.
• Also, must be capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Must comply with all regulations associated with the handling of chemicals

Preferred

• Working knowledge of subject matter; typically two years related work experience preferred
• Experience with project work or executive cleaning
• May be required to work outside during all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May be required to pass a criminal background check.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification 368507
• Job Category CG - Custodial, Grounds & Maintenance
• Posting Date 05/15/2025, 08:17 PM
• Locations 4770 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA, 94602, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 06/27/2025, 05:59 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
• Minimum Salary 20.50
• Maximum Salary 25.64
• Worthiness Qualification Endowment Must be an endowed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a current temple recommend.
• Posting Notice Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

4770 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA, 94602, US